UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). Radio frequencies are the backbone of global communications, vital for education, healthcare, and

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). Radio frequencies are the backbone of global communications, vital for education, healthcare, and climate monitoring. Expanding services and bridging the digital divide are crucial for reducing inequalities and advancing Sustainable Development Goals.

The finite radio spectrum demands efficient, equitable, and coordinated use to prevent interference. WRC-23 is a critical platform for governments, the private sector, and academia to collaborate on fair regulation, fostering inclusive investment and innovation. This aligns with responsible technology use and outer space preservation for future generations.

Guterres urged participants to share the radio spectrum wisely to build a sustainable future for all.

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The ITU and 12 partners developed the "Toolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities" to strengthen technical and institutional capacities for urban digital

The ITU and 12 partners developed the "Toolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities" to strengthen technical and institutional capacities for urban digital transformation. This toolkit connects technological solutions for urban operations, empowering authorities to adopt cutting-edge technologies for more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable societies.

It offers insights on international standards, guidance, and use-cases for emerging technologies like AI, alongside reports on digital transformation. Universally beneficial, the Toolkit supports cities, communities, regions, and countries regardless of their development level or status. An AI for Good Webinar will explore its benefits for driving digital transformation within the smart city ecosystem.

Climate change, primarily caused by affluent populations, disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups globally. Up to one billion people may be displaced by 2050, yet wealthy nations often show

Climate change, primarily caused by affluent populations, disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups globally. Up to one billion people may be displaced by 2050, yet wealthy nations often show hostility towards refugees. Professor Carmen G. Gonzalez explores the link between climate change, racial subordination, and legal responses to this displacement.

This program is from the DeWitt Higgs Memorial Lecture series.

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On April 18, 2024, Indigenous youth leaders globally convened virtually at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). They presented strategies and solutions to address fossil fuel

On April 18, 2024, Indigenous youth leaders globally convened virtually at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). They presented strategies and solutions to address fossil fuel extraction, deforestation, and the climate crisis.

Utilizing Indigenous knowledge, panelists championed Indigenous rights, self-determination, and climate justice, aiming for a healthy and equitable climate future. The event featured diverse Indigenous youth leaders from regions including Nepal, Turtle Island/USA, Kenya, and Norway.

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from insurance, regulatory bodies, and governments to discuss their crucial roles in addressing the global climate challenge.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and ClimateWise presented actionable recommendations. Their work outlines priorities for urgently expanding risk sharing and insurance systems as an essential climate policy response. These recommendations provide a pathway to immediately quantify, manage, and reduce climate risks, and to integrate climate policy and regulation for a resilient, net-zero, and just transition across all economies.

On November 4, 2021, at COP26 in Glasgow, ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) launched "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from

On November 4, 2021, at COP26 in Glasgow, ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) launched "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from insurance, regulators, and governments to discuss their collective roles in addressing the global climate challenge.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and ClimateWise, working with industry and policymakers, presented actionable recommendations. These aim to urgently expand risk sharing and insurance systems, providing a pathway to immediately quantify, manage, and reduce climate risks.

The recommendations also advocate for integrating climate policy and regulation. This ensures finance supports a resilient, net-zero, and just transition for all economies, both emerging and developed.

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.

JP Viñals joined Activists Coming To Inform Our Neighborhood (ACTION) in 2013 to address environmental and social issues in Hunts Point, South Bronx. The neighborhood, home to New York's largest

JP Viñals joined Activists Coming To Inform Our Neighborhood (ACTION) in 2013 to address environmental and social issues in Hunts Point, South Bronx. The neighborhood, home to New York's largest food distribution center, endures 15,000 daily trucks, causing severe air pollution and some of the nation's highest asthma rates.

As ACTION's president, Viñals focused on transforming the defunct 1.25-mile Sheridan Expressway into a vibrant boulevard. This expressway restricts access to the Bronx River and green spaces, forcing heavy truck traffic onto local streets, harming residents and contributing to pollution. ACTION supports a broader campaign to replace it with housing, hospitals, and green areas, leading school presentations and community education efforts.

This film delves into themes of inclusion, identity, and hand-drawn heroes, centered on mountain biker, skier, and artist Brooklyn Bell. Unable to find a hero, Bell created Ruby J, a comic

This film delves into themes of inclusion, identity, and hand-drawn heroes, centered on mountain biker, skier, and artist Brooklyn Bell. Unable to find a hero, Bell created Ruby J, a comic character who became her powerful role model.

Inspired by Ruby, Bell embraced the mantra to "live like her, breathe like her, be unapologetically black like her," ultimately forging her own identity through a blend of dirt, snow, art, and inclusion.

Directed by Dave Mayers and produced by Lauren Cerre and Dave Mayers, the film features cinematography by Joey Schusler and Jika Gonzalez, editing by Cameron Dennis, music by Jameson Williams, and graphics by Brooklyn Bell and Kris Cave.

Can AI help us find life on Mars? Dr. Vandi Verma, a NASA expert who has driven Mars robots for 15 years, addressed this in an exclusive ITU interview at WTSA-24 in New Delhi.

As

Can AI help us find life on Mars? Dr. Vandi Verma, a NASA expert who has driven Mars robots for 15 years, addressed this in an exclusive ITU interview at WTSA-24 in New Delhi.

As Development Programme Manager and Chief Engineer for NASA's Perseverance Rover, Dr. Verma discussed how AI and robotics accelerate space exploration and aid the search for extraterrestrial life, also touching on the future of these technologies.

The interview, conducted by Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez, occurred during the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24), held October 14-24. For further information, visit the WTSA-24 website.